Economic Hardship employment authorization is employment available to F-1 students who due to unforeseen circumstances are unable to meet all of their financial obligations.

Am I Eligible?

In order to qualify for Economic Hardship work authorization you must meet the following criteria:

You must be able to maintain full-time enrollment at RBHS while authorized for economic hardship employment

You must have been enrolled full-time at RBHS for at least one academic year

You must have a valid I-20 form and an active SEVIS record

You must demonstrate that the economic hardship is due to circumstances entirely beyond your control. Unforeseen circumstances include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in your home country's currency; unexpected loss of employment by your sponsor; unforeseen expenses incurred by yourself or your sponsor

The employment authorization is not limited to your program of studies

Limitations

Economic Hardship employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Full-time employment is permissible during official breaks

You must have received the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) prior to commencing employment

The employment authorization is not limited to your field of studies

The employment must cease on the expiration date indicated on the EAD

Procedures

Students wishing to apply for Economic Hardship work permission must submit the following documentation to the OIS: (PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS)